Atomic Orbitals, Molecular Orbitals and Related Concepts: Conceptual Difficulties among Chemistry Students.

Tsaparlis, Georgios

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Publication Date: 1997

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Atomic Orbitals, Molecular Orbitals and Related Concepts: Conceptual Difficulties among Chemistry Students.

Tsaparlis, Georgios

Research in Science Education, v27 n2 p271-87 1997

Investigates the impact an undergraduate quantum chemistry course has on students' knowledge and understanding of atomic orbitals, molecular orbitals, and related concepts. Analysis reveals that students do not have a clear understanding of these concepts and confuse the various atomic orbital representations. Includes some suggestions and strategies. (AIM)

Descriptors: Atomic Structure, Chemistry, Concept Formation, Higher Education, Misconceptions, Molecular Structure, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts

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Language: English

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